SEL-849
Motor Management Relay
The SEL-849 is a versatile product suited for both industrial and utility applications. It offers current-, voltage-, and thermal-based motor protection; current- and voltage-based feeder protection; arc-flash detection; and power metering.
The SEL-849 installs easily inside a motor control center (MCC) bucket or a control panel. The optional SEL-3421 and SEL-3422 Motor Relay HMIs allow for simple remote communications.
Starting At
$924Motor Protection—The SEL-849 provides all basic motor protection features, including protection for short-circuit, load loss, load jam, frequent-starting, unbalanced current, and phase reversal conditions. Protect low- or medium-voltage three-phase induction and variable-frequency drive (VFD)-fed motors with an enhanced thermal model. Connect an external core-balanced current transformer (CBCT) to obtain sensitive ground-fault detection in high-impedance grounded systems.
Feeder Protection—Configure flexible instantaneous and time overcurrent elements (e.g., overcurrent, voltage, directional power) to protect low-voltage feeder circuits.
Metering and Monitoring—Analyze SER reports and oscillographic event reports for rapid commissioning, testing, and post-fault diagnostics. Reduce separately mounted metering/monitoring devices by taking advantage of the SEL-849 relay’s motor start report, motor start trending, motor operating statistics, energy metering, minimum/maximum metering, and demand metering features.
Arc-Flash Mitigation—Improve worker safety using the relay’s built-in arc-flash detection (AFD). The AFD, supervised by overcurrent elements, delivers secure, reliable, and fast-acting arc-flash protection.
Direct Connection—Connect up to 690 V to the optional voltage inputs and up to 256 FLA (full-load amperes) through the built-in CT primary circuits. Use external instrument transformers for higher voltages or currents.
Optional HMIs—Install SEL-849 relays in MCC buckets, and connect the optional display modules (SEL-3421 or SEL-3422) outside the MCC for secure and safe relay access.
Integration—Select from a variety of communications ports and protocols—IEC 61850 Edition 1, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, EtherNet/IP, the IEC 62439 Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP), DNP3, SEL ASCII, and SNTP—to integrate SEL-849 relays into supervisory or coordinated protection and control systems.
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Features
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EIA-232 or EIA-485 provides quick and easy engineering access.
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Optical sensor supports high-speed, secure arc-flash detection.
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You can use space-saving portals for motor conductors with a full-load ampere (FLA) rating range of 0.5–256 A or external CTs for an FLA rating of up to 6,000 A.
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Optional direct-connect voltage inputs (allowing up to 690 Vac) enable voltage-based protection elements.
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HMI powered Ethernet port lets you review status and event records externally to improve safety
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A wide variety of communications protocols and media provide flexibility to communicate with other devices and control systems.
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Power supply options include 110–240 Vac, 125–250 Vdc; or 24–48 Vdc.
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Connectors for the thermistor input and AO let you monitor the equipment temperature and integrate with a distributed control system (DCS).
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Connectors for DIs and DOs provide a convenient way to issue control signals and monitor equipment.
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Large LCD display for navigation, relay control, and diagnostics
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Context-adjusted navigation keys
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Two fixed and eight programmable tricolored LEDs
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Fundamental motor controls
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Simple HMI for status and control
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Configurable label for programmable LEDs
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Multiple Applications
The SEL-849 offers low-voltage motor protection in virtually all applications, including pumping, air-based, chiller, and bulk-material applications. It can be configured as a motor, variable-frequency drive (VFD) motor, or feeder protection relay. It can also be used as a telemetry device for monitoring, metering, and control.
Compact Design for MCCs
A primary application for the SEL-849 is for overload and arc-flash protection of MCCs. In this application, the SEL-849 operates the contactor, controlling the start and stop of the motor. The SEL-849 receives start/stop commands with Ethernet-based industrial control protocols, contact inputs, or the remote HMI Start and Stop pushbuttons. The compact form-factor—71.1 mm (2.8 in) X 127.0 mm (5 in) X 152.4 mm (6 in)—easily installs in MCC drawers and buckets. Built-in current transformers save room and reduce installation time.
Telemetry Functionality
The SEL-849 is an excellent choice for telemetry applications for monitoring, metering, and control. Its small size, low cost, multiple communications options, and remote HMI options make the relay a perfect option for power distribution systems for such uses as end-of-line monitoring and power metering.
Easy-to-Use Web Interface
The web interface makes it easy for electricians and technicians to configure and monitor the SEL-849.
Easy Integration With Control Systems
Several communications protocol options, such as IEC 61850 Edition 1 and EtherNet/IP, allow the SEL-849 to be used with old and new control systems. Pick multiple sessions of Modbus TCP, Modbus serial, DNP3 LAN/WAN, or DNP3 serial for custom configuration of your applications. When dual Ethernet ports are selected, the relay also supports IEC 62439 PRP and fast failover switching. For maximum flexibility, the SEL-849 includes options for internally wetted or externally wetted contact inputs.
Arc-Flash Hazard Protection
MCCs typically have large fault-current potential, resulting in increased arc-flash hazards. The SEL-849 relay’s arc-flash detection capability significantly reduces total arc-flash energy.
Rugged Hardware You Can Rely On
All SEL relays are designed to operate in harsh environments where other relays may fail. The SEL-849 operates in extreme conditions, with an operating temperature of –40° to +85°C, and is designed and tested to exceed applicable standards, including vibration, electromagnetic compatibility, and adverse environmental conditions.
- Low- and medium-voltage three-phase motor protection
- Overload and solid-state motor relay replacement
- Basic I/O hardware for simple integration
- Low- and medium-voltage three-phase motor protection
- Overload and solid-state motor relay replacement
- Full I/O hardware for advanced integration
- Dual Ethernet ports for backup fail-over communications channel
- Motor management relay with built-in arc-flash detection
- Low- and medium-voltage three-phase motor protection
- Overload and solid-state motor relay replacement
- Full I/O hardware for advanced integration
- Dual Ethernet ports for backup fail-over communications channel
- DNP3 and EtherNet/IP for integration into SCADA and plant control systems
- Conformally coated circuit boards for harsh environment applications
Minimum Software Version
| Product | Revision | Z Number | acSELerator QuickSet Version | SEL Grid Configurator Version |
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| SEL-849 | R106-V2 | 003 | 6.6.0.0 |
Latest Firmware Versions
There are no firmware versions available for this product.
| Product | Revision | Firmware ID | Date Available | Serial Number |
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| SEL-3421 | R105-V0 | SEL-3421-R105-V0-Z000000-D20160509 | 7/22/16 | ~1162040001 |
| SEL-3422 | R105-V0 | SEL-3421-R105-V0-Z000000-D20160509 | 7/22/16 | ~1162040001 |
| SEL-849 | R108-V1 | SEL-849-R108-V1-Z005003-D20210917 | 10/15/21 | ~3212880001 |
| SEL-849 | R107-V3 | SEL-849-R107-V3-Z004002-D20210917 | 10/15/21 | ~3212880001 |
| SEL-849 | R106-V6 | SEL-849-R106-V6-Z003002-D20210917 | 10/15/21 | ~3212880001 |
The Firmware IDs for older versions of the firmware can typically be found in Appendix A of the instruction manual.
Minimum Software Version
| Product | Revision | Z Number | acSELerator QuickSet Version | SEL Grid Configurator Version |
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| SEL-849 | R106-V2 | 003 | 6.6.0.0 |
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